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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,642.31, 347,277.83 and 156,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,642.31, 347,277.83 and 156,179.76 is: 215,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,642.31 : 347,277.83 = 156,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,642.31/347,277.83 = 156,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,642.31x = 347,277.83 × 156,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,642.31x = 54,237,767,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237,767,361.82/251,642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,535.17

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